1:32 Romanian Messerschmitt Bf 109E Part 1 from RB Productions
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- Published on Sun, 20 May 2012
1:32 Romanian Messerschmitt Bf 109E Part 1
RB Productions
Catalogue # RB-D32012
Available from RB Productions for 12,00€
Some things, I'm sure, happen for a reason. Having a thing for the Bf 109E at the moment is certainly paying dividends. No sooner than I am in the final stages of completing a Bf 109E-7 Trop, and then about to begin on a Bf 109V7 and Hispano Buchon, a package drops through the door, courtesy of our good friend Radu Brinzan. For Bf 109 modellers, Radu's aftermarket company, RB Productions, is a gold mine for photo etch parts such as wheel wells and canopies. Adding to that list of products is this latest set, produced in 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32. Catering to Romanian Bf 109E schemes, this set, derived from the MMP Book on Romanian Fighter Colours, is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Let's take a look at the schemes and decals on offer with Part 1.
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1:20 P.H.J. 101 „GROSSER HUND" from Hasegawa
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- Published on Sat, 19 May 2012
1:20 P.H.J. 101 „GROSSER HUND"
Hasegawa
Catalogue # MK05
BASIC FACTS
The AFS (Armored Fighting Suit) "Grosser Hund" was developed as a total new fighter concept in the year 2882, and changed conventional war situation completely, giving big military gains to the Mercenary Troop Arms. This unmanned fighting suit is about 3 m high, is equipped with AI (artificial intelligence) and able to act under every geographical condition. Its main engagement is an interceptor role, menacing "Mercenary Troop Arms" in the battle front.
1:48 A-37B Dragonflys, USAF, AFRES & ANG from Squadron
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- Published on Fri, 18 May 2012
1:48 A-37B Dragonflys, USAF, AFRES & ANG
Super Scale International
Catalogue # MS481258
Available from Squadron for $12.00
Last September, just before SP&R re-launched its website, we reviewed the A-37B Dragonfly from Encore Models. This was quite an old kit, but like SP&R, re-launched in a new format, complete with resin and photo etch. Yes, the model does need the rivets and raised panel lines sanding back, but the result should look very, very good.
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New Leonardo da Vinci wooden kits from Revell
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- Published on Thu, 17 May 2012
Leonardo da Vinci's wooden construction kits:
Fascinating feats of science & engineering
Revell
As far as his fellow human beings in the late Middle Ages were concerned, the ideas of the genius inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci must have seemed like pure science fiction. The almost mystical aura that surrounded him then still prevails today. The fascination of this world of discoveries and inventions is reinforced by the fact that virtually all his inventions exist on paper only. They are scientific adventures which up until now could only be experienced in an abstract way.
1:72 Warrior MCV from Revell
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- Published on Thu, 17 May 2012
1:72 Warrior MCV
Revell
Catalogue # 03128
The Warrior MCV, or Mechanised Combat Vehicle, is the principal infantry fighting vehicle currently in use with the British Army. Almost 800 examples have been delivered and, thanks to a £1 billion upgrade programme announced in 2011, the Warrior is projected to remain in service until at least 2040.
1:72 Mask Sets from Eduard
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- Published on Wed, 16 May 2012
1/72 Mask Sets
Eduard
atalogue #'s CX296, CX297 and CX299
Available direct from Eduard
Price: 5.25, 5.95 and 8.25 Єuros respectively (around £4.37, £4.95 and £6.86)
The hardest item to review properly on the site is a masking set for canopies. Usually, the kit which these sets is applicable for is not available to compare against the set and even if it is, the set cannot physically be fitted since the model will not be at the correct stage of construction to utilise the set and thus, if it is used, it is ruined.
1/35 M32B1 Tank Recovery Vehicle from Tasca
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- Published on Tue, 15 May 2012
1/35 M32B1 Tank Recovery Vehicle
Tasca
Catalogue #35-026
Introduction
Just in from Tasca we have the brand new M32B1 Tank Recovery Vehicle. This will be a 'first-look' review to give you an overview of sprue contents and the instructions. In the near future, it will be the subject of a more detailed full build review. For those that do not know Tasca, they produce what are widely regarded as the most accurate Sherman kits around. In my experience, they are peerless when it comes to quality of moulding, accuracy and construction.
Luftwaffe im Focus #19 from Luftfahrtverlag-Start
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- Published on Mon, 14 May 2012
Luftwaffe im Focus
Issue 19
Editor: Axel Urbanke
Available from: Luftfahrtverlag-Start
Bilingual text: German/ English
Price in Germany: 14.80 Euro (7% VAT and postage included)
Price outside Germany see the price list here
ISBN 978-3-941437-12-8
Luftwaffe im Focus (LiF) is a periodical with focus on Germany's Luftwaffe in WWII, with a particular emphasis on primary photographic sources, associated background and details.
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1:48 Bf 109E wheels from Eduard
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- Published on Sun, 13 May 2012
1:48 Bf 109E wheels 'Brassin'
Eduard
Catalogue # 648058
Available from Eduard for 5,95€
Tying in nicely with the release of Eduard's 1:48 Bf 109E Royal Class kit, Eduard have released the same Brassin wheel set as a standalone packaging, so that builders of the regular 1:48 Eduard Bf 109E kits can take advantage of this excellent upgrade.
1:32 P-51B Mustang Built by Franck Oudin
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- Published on Sat, 12 May 2012
1:32 P-51B Mustang
Built by Franck Oudin
Introduction:
I guess that anybody who know a bit of aviation history, can't denied that the P-51 Mustang change the course of the air war over Europe and later in the Pacific, being one of the only fighter who can escort the bombers over the centre of Germany, and return safely back in there UK bases, it was a formidable aircraft, specially after being coupled with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.
1:48 P-61 wheels 'Brassin' from Eduard
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- Published on Fri, 11 May 2012
1:48 P-61 wheels 'Brassin'
Eduard
Catalogue # 648057
Available directly from Eduard for 7,45€
After decades of P-61 drought, modellers are now extremely well catered for. First of all, Great Wall Hobby released the 1:48 P-61A, followed by the 'Glass Nose' turreted P-61A. True Details also released cowl and propeller sets in resin, and Eduard released a whole swathe of etch metal parts to correct the interior and exterior aspects of this kit. What else could there possibly be? Yes, of course... a set of resin wheels, courtesy of Eduard's 'Brassin' range!
P-51D model and instruction images, from Zoukei-mura
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- Published on Thu, 10 May 2012
Zoukei-mura 1:32 P-51D Mustang
Kit and Instruction Images
Our good friends at Zoukei-mura have sent us some images of their forthcoming 1:32 P-51D Mustang in finished and posed photos, along with some shots of the instruction manual. This kit is now almost upon us, and the clock is ticking away. We have a copy of the instructions on their way to us now, and before too long, we'll be able to bring you the full review here at SP&R. Take a look at these images and whet your appetite.
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